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Herbert Morrison

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Radio Personality

The Resume

    (May 14, 1905-January 10, 1989)
    Born in Kansas
    American radio news reporter
    Famous for reporting the Hindenburg disaster live in 1937
    Phrase from the report 'Oh, the humanity,' became an American meme

Why he might be annoying:

    He frequently used the phrase 'humanity' to refer to a large group of people.
    His catch phrase may have become more popular than the crash itself.
    An urban legend started after the crash that he was fired from the radio station he worked for, which was later proven false.
    He shares his name with a former British Labour politician.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His recording of the Hindenberg crash set a standard for journalistic reporting.
    He served in the United States Air Force during World War II.
    The phrase 'Oh The Humanity' was parodied on WKRP in Cincinnati, Seinfeld and South Park.
    He spent his final years as a lecturer to colleges and news organizations.

Credit: Darrell


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 27 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 36 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 28 Votes: 35.71% Annoying